Seljuk Turks

Alp Arslan conquers Armenia and Georgia
Alp Arslan conquers Armenia and Georgia ©HistoryMaps
1064 Jun 1

Alp Arslan conquers Armenia and Georgia

Ani, Armenia

With the hope of capturing Caesarea Mazaca, the capital of Cappadocia, Alp Arslan placed himself at the head of the Turkoman" cavalry, crossed the Euphrates, and entered and invaded the city. Along with Nizam al-Mulk, he then marched into Armenia and Georgia, which he conquered in 1064. After a siege of 25 days, the Seljuks captured Ani, the capital city of Armenia, and slaughtered its population.

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